The Possibly Dangerous Mistake You're Making With Your Air Fryer - Tasting Table

"If you have an air fryer, you're among the nearly 60% of American households that owned one as of 2022, per CNBC. They've quickly become a popular way to make tasty meals with minimal effort. Data from Research and Markets shows that over 25 million air fryers were sold between 2020 and 2021, highlighting their widespread use. With so many of them in homes, and the numbers on the rise, it's vital to know how to use them safely."

"Too often we leave everything plugged in and idling until we need it. If you make frequent use of your air fryer it may have become a permanent fixture on your countertop. As a result, you might leave it plugged in all the time. But if the power goes out and comes back on again, air fryers are susceptible to power surges, which have already caused serious fires."

"The National Fire Protection Association suggests that all electrical cooking appliances, including air fryers, slow cookers, and hot plates, be unplugged when not in use. In some cases, even appliances plugged into surge protector outlets still had dangerous shorts after a power outage that resulted in devastating house fires. The air fryer risk alma.tross/Shutterstock In 2023, Cosori recalled two million air fryers due to faulty wiring linked to more than 200 fires and burn incidents."

Air fryers are widespread in U.S. homes, with nearly 60% ownership by 2022 and over 25 million sold between 2020 and 2021. Power surges after outages can trigger dangerous shorts and have already caused serious fires. The National Fire Protection Association recommends unplugging all electrical cooking appliances, including air fryers, slow cookers, and hot plates, when not in use. In 2023, a major recall affected two million units due to faulty wiring linked to more than 200 fires and burn incidents. Instruction manuals advise unplugging, and unplugging is an easy step to reduce household fire risk.

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